Biodiesel Field Test Kits
Fleet Biodiesel has developed the first field test kits for use with all blends of biodiesel fuel, from B2 through B100. Our test kits provide immediate, unambiguous indicators of fuel quality without the need for technical expertise. These simple tests are ideal for anyone who uses biodiesel fuel in their commercial or personal vehicles, giving immediate feedback on whether a fuel meets basic criteria for use. Distributors and fleet managers can incorporate these cost-effective tests as a basic part of their fuel quality management program.
Field test kits are currently available for Water and Visual Clarity, Acid Number (for both B100 and biodiesel blends), Microbial and Bacterial contamination, and Percent Biodiesel. Field tests for glycerin will be available in Q1 2008.
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Biodiesel Lab Testing
Fleet Biodiesel has developed a rapid-turnaround, "key indicator" suite of lab tests for biodiesel fuel blends (e.g. B20). These tests are intended for biodiesel distributors and end-users (e.g. fleet managers, retailers), and are more comprehensive than the field tests. Our custom test panel includes: free and total glycerin, cold flow, cloud point, flash point, and acid number. Results are provided through one of our regional testing facilities and are posted on our website within 24 hours of sample receipt, rather than the typical 3 to 5 days of most testing labs.
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Biodiesel Fuel Sampling Kits
Everything you need to get samples out of your fuel storage tank! Sampling devices for large distribution tanks, home heating oil tanks, and all sizes in between. Each sampling kit includes basic instructions on use and personal safety equipment.
Biodiesel Fuel Filtering and Remediation
Biodiesel producers and distributors can maintain their fuel to specifications or in many cases bring out-of-spec fuel back into spec by using Fleet Biodiesel's filtration and remediation solutions. These solutions use specialized equipment from industry-leading filtration and decontamination experts that is designed for production level volume and biodiesel quality requirements.
Recommended Biodiesel Testing
Testing type and frequency depend on your specific biodiesel application (e.g. distributor or end-user) and the acceptible level of risk. We have provided some guidelines for testing, based upon the BQ-9000 quality standard and our experience in the industry. These guidelines (profiles) are estimates based on typical biodiesel usage - in other words: you should adapt these guidelines to meet your own fuel quality requirements.
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